Engineering Manager - Firmware
First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
Engineering Manager - Firmware
ADAS Business Unit
Department : ADAS - Firmware Engineering (BSW/ASW)
Reports To : Head - Embedded Systems/Program Management (ADAS OEM)
Location : Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Experience Required : 8 - 12 years in automotive embedded/firmware development, with 3+ years in a technical leadership and people management
Employment Type : Full-Time
About The Role :
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead end-to-end firmware (BSW & ASW) development for ADAS products across Qualcomm, Infineon, ST, and NXP/KEA platforms, covering radar and vision-based systems.
- Own the technical architecture and design of AUTOSAR-based embedded software, including RTE, BSW module configuration, and diagnostics.
- Drive functional safety compliance (ISO 26262, ASIL-D) across the firmware development lifecycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
- Define and enforce automotive cybersecurity practices to ensure secure firmware and system architectures.
- Manage bootloader and device driver development, and lead low-level debugging (CAN, hardware/software integration issues) across platforms.
- Build, mentor, and manage a team of firmware/embedded engineers; own technical hiring, performance reviews, and career development for direct reports.
- Partner with product management, hardware, systems, and QA teams to translate ADAS product requirements into firmware deliverables and release plans.
- Manage project timelines, technical risk, and resource planning for firmware workstreams within the ADAS Business Unit.
- Drive innovation and IP generation - identify and file patents in areas such as V2X, radar, suspension/steering control, and in-cabin monitoring.
- Establish and improve firmware development processes, coding standards, and review practices across the team.
- Act as the primary technical escalation point for firmware issues with OEM and Tier-1 stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience :
- 8+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, with direct exposure to ADAS, telematics or camera based systems.
- Strong hands-on expertise in BSW & ASW development within an AUTOSAR architecture, including RTE and BSW module configuration.
- Proven experience delivering safety-critical software compliant with ISO 26262 (ASIL-D) for global OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
- Working knowledge of automotive cybersecurity principles and secure firmware design.
- Practical experience with bootloader development, device drivers, and CAN-based debugging and diagnostics.
- Experience developing on Qualcomm, Infineon, ST, and/or NXP/KEA microcontroller/SoC platforms.
- Exposure to radar-based and/or vision-based ADAS systems is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated track record of technical innovation, ideally with patents filed in automotive/embedded domains (e.g., V2X, radar, suspension, in-cabin monitoring).
- Prior experience leading or mentoring a firmware/embedded engineering team, with the ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with people management.
- Experience working with, or delivering solutions for, Defence/government programs is a plus.
Education :
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred but not mandatory).
What We Offer :
- Opportunity to lead firmware development for cutting-edge ADAS products spanning radar, vision, and autonomous driving technologies.
- A high-ownership role bridging deep technical leadership with people management within a fast-growing robotics and automotive technology organization.
- Exposure to cross-domain innovation across Robotics, ADAS, and Defence platforms.
- Collaborative environment supporting patent filing and technical publication.
Skills
Engineering Management, Firmware, Embedded System, Automotive SPICE, CAN, Bootloader, ADAS, Autosar, Qualcomm Platform